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The Elmwood Park Public Library offers a variety of online resources to its card holders. All of these can be accessed 24/7 and from outside the Library, with the exception of Ancestry. Find out more about them below.

Academic Search PremierAre you looking for sources to cite for a paper or personal research? Search for your subject, then limit your results to peer-reviewed, full text articles. Click Choose Databases near the search box to search multiple resources at once. You can also limit results to a particular date range. Copy and paste a citation in MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and more formats, or export it to a citation manager. Watch the Tutorial

Ancestry Library EditionFind out more about your background with Ancestry. Records from the U. S. Census; military records; court, land and probate records; birth, death, and marriage records; church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists, international records, and more are available. Access to this database is available only while at the Library.

Chicago Tribune Historical Archives (1849-1990)This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers, and students with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

ConsumerReports.orgAccess to Consumer Reports’ unbiased product and service ratings and recommendations, selections from the latest issue of Consumer Reports and Consumer Reports Health, a searchable archive of the past four years of ratings, product- and car-reliability reports, comprehensive decision guides, access to consumer/user reviews, and much more.

Driving-Tests.orgGet a jumpstart on passing your DMV Permit tests! Car, motorcycle, and CDL practice tests available. Try out this wonderful resource brought to you by the Driving-Tests.org website.

Elm LeavesComplete full text content of local and regional news from Elmwood Park's weekly paper. Community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community are covered. Paid advertisements are excluded.

Explora for AdultsA good starting place for adults to cite for a paper or personal research. Search for your subject, then limit your results to peer-reviewed, full text articles. Click Choose Databases near the search box to search multiple resources at once. You can also limit results to a particular date range. Copy and paste a citation in MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and more formats, or export it to a citation manager. Watch the Tutorial

Explora for Kids & TeensA good starting place for kids and teens to find sources to cite for a paper or personal research. Search for your subject, then limit your results to peer-reviewed, full text articles. You can also limit results to a particular date range. Copy and paste a citation in MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and more formats, or export it to a citation manager. Watch the Tutorial

MasterFILE PremierAre you looking for sources to cite for a paper or personal research? Search for your subject, then limit your results to peer-reviewed, full text articles. Click Choose Databases near the search box to search multiple resources at once. You can also limit results to a particular date range. Copy and paste a citation in MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and more formats, or export it to a citation manager. Watch the Tutorial

Newspaper SourceRead newspaper articles from regional and international publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, The Evening Standard, and more. Television and radio transcipts from NPR, CNN, FOX News and CBS News are also available. Watch the Tutorial

NoveList K-8 PlusNoveList K-8 Plus features read-alikes and information about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

NoveList PlusSearch an author's name or the title of a book you liked to find read-alikes. Tell NoveList what you liked about a book (pacing, tone, characters, and more) to get more specific suggestions.

Regional Business NewsSearch more than 80 regional business publications from metropolitan and rural areas of the United States. Includes Crain's Chicago Business and Crain's Small Business - Chicago Edition. Search for your subject, then limit your results to peer-reviewed, full text articles. Click Choose Databases near the search box to search multiple resources at once. You can also limit results to a particular date range. Copy and paste a citation in MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian, and more formats, or export it to a citation manager. Watch the Tutorial

Salem Press: Historical Encyclopedia of American BusinessThis encyclopedia offers nearly 500 articles on broad topics and trends in American business history from colonial times to today. Each article is complemented with a bibliography and the appendixes include a glossary of terms, lists of federal agencies and federal laws, notable court decisions, and a time line of events.

Tutor.comGet homework help from live tutors between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Practice with lessons and worksheets based on your grade level. Find study materials and practice questions for the ACT, SAT, and GED. Upload your resume and cover letter for specific feedback from tutors. Find information about U.S. citizenship and practice questions for the citizenship test.

WorldCatAre you looking for a book, movie, or CD that is not owned by any libraries in the SWAN system? Discover which libraries do own the item using WorldCat. If you find an item you want to request, use our request form or contact us at 708-395-1217.